Valentine's Day - Gifts for Him

Nike Flyknit HERE :: Express Marled V Neck HERE :: Batman Cufflinks HERE

Wall Mount Bottle Opener HERE :: Cologne Sampler HERE :: Clinique for Men HERE :: Patagonia Vest HERE 

Cire Trudon Candle HERE :: Star Wars Boxers HERE :: Coach Duffle HERE

I always find that men are the hardest to shop for; my girlfriends are the most decisive and direct, each of them stating exactly what they want for any occasion where gifts are appropriate. This leaves zero room for failure on their partner's end. Men on the other hand, don't leave hints, and many just say "whatever you think," when asked what they want. Here are ten awesome gifts that any guy would be lucky to get on Valentine's Day. Two of my personal favorites are the tobacco pipe scented candle, which doubles as decor, and the monogrammed wall mount bottle opener. I also love the Batman cufflinks, which add a little fun to more formal attire! I find that receiving a pair of shoes can be very romantic, especially a pair as nice, comfortable, and versatile as these Nikes. (One year I asked for new Chucks and couldn't have been more excited!) Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours! May this list of goodies make it easier to shop!

Do you have a great gift in mind for your significant other? Please share in the comments! Thanks for stopping by!

What's in My Carry On? Travel Essentials

My dad and I will be leaving New York on Friday night and staying in Orange, California for two nights before we scoop up my brother and fly to Auckland, New Zealand. The flight to Los Angeles is about 6 hours - a relatively short flight, for most of which I will probably watch a movie or edit videos. Check out my YouTube channel!

Inside my Neverfull, I have a few necessities: iPhone, MacBook, Nikon CoolPix, and all chargers, sweatshirt, fuzzy socks, lip balm, hand sanitizer, passport, wallet, headphones. All of these items are linked below! Since many of these items are small and the Neverfull is rather large, I use my Prada cosmetic case to help organize. I got mine on sale in Saks Fifth Avenue a few years ago, but have linked similar ones, with different price points, HERE and HERE.

LV | WALLET 

C.O. BIGELOW | LIP SALVE

CLINIQUE | SWEET POTS

APPLE | MACBOOK 

NIKON | COOLPIX

BOSE | HEADPHONES

GERM•X | SANITIZER

APPLE | iPHONE

KATE SPADE | PASSPORT COVER

ATHLETA | SWEATSHIRT

NORDSTROM | SOCKS 

PRADA | *see above* 

The next leg of our travel is closer to 14 hours. On most of these longer flights, I sleep as much as possible, sometimes even passing up on meal(s) served. I'll be bringing my Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM (above) as my personal item and my TUMI V3 (below) as my carry on. For someone who travels often, investing in quality luggage was important for me.

No matter where I'm headed, I always bring a change of clothes in my overhead carry-on. I have been on several trips where my luggage has been lost (including my bridesmaid dress in 2014.) I'm always cold, so layers are a priority, no matter where I'm headed. Find all of these items below!

7FAM | JEANS

TORY BURCH | FLATS 

VS | UNDIES 

TARGET | T SHIRT

BP | SWEATER

GUCCI | BELT 

Another item I make sure to keep close is whatever jewelry I plan on wearing during the trip(s). As sad as it is, I have had more than one friend have her checked luggage rummaged through resulting in stolen items. I use this case by Kate Spade because it has several different compartments which are great for organization and avoiding tangling.

Make-up is the final item that I take in my carry on. None of my liquids are over TSA regulation size, but you should always check your labels first. This Kate Spade travel train case keeps all of my make-up separated in different compartments so I can easily find everything I need.

What are some of your carry on essentials?

I'd love to read your comments and questions! Comment below or send me an email: notsetinsilverstone@gmail.com